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Be a champion of live theater in New Hampshire



At the Players’ Ring, we believe that live performance entertains, uplifts, and challenges us, contributing to the vitality of our community.
Ticket sales cover 66% of what it takes to operate our intimate, historic venue, so the generosity of individuals, businesses and institutions is vital to our success.
Discover our Donation Levels below!
The Players’ Ring Theatre is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization | Tax ID: 02-0458732.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Ways to Give
Donate Online
Make an immediate impact with a quick and secure online donation, one-time or recurring.
Donate by Phone
Call 603-265-7462 to make a credit card donation by phone.
Gifts by Mail
Please mail a check to:
Players’ Ring Theatre
105 Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801Checks should be made payable to Players’ Ring Theatre.
Please include your mailing address and phone number so we may properly acknowledge your gift.Qualified Charitable Distribution
If you are 70½ or older, you may make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Players’ Ring Theatre.
A QCD can count towards your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and is not included in your taxable income. In 2026, you may give up to $111,000 per person through this method. To make a QCD, work with your plan administrator to create a direct payment to the Players’ Ring Theatre.
Eligibility rules apply. We recommend confirming your eligibility by consulting your financial advisor or reviewing the IRS guidelines for Qualified Charitable Distributions.
If you are interested in this way of giving, but wish to know more, please email us or fill out this quick form so we can assist you.
Donor-Advised Funds
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a tax-advantaged, charitable account that allows you to make contributions, receive an immediate tax-deduction, and then recommend grants to qualified nonprofit organizations over time.
DAFs offer flexibility in how much and how often you give and may be funded with cash, publicly traded stock, and other assets. You can recommend that funds in a DAF be used for one-time or recurring grants to support the Players’ Ring Theatre.
If you are interested in this way of giving, but wish to know more, please email us or fill out this quick form so we can assist you.
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer matching gift programs, which can double or even triple your contribution at no additional cost to you.
Contact your employer’s Human Resources department to see if your gift qualifies and to request a matching gift to the Players’ Ring.
If you are interested in this way of giving, but wish to know more, please email us or fill out this quick form so we can assist you.
Estate Planning Gift
By including Players’ Ring Theatre in your estate plans, you help ensure that intimate, artist-driven theatre continues for generations to come.
Planned gifts may include:
- Bequests
- Retirement plan beneficiary designations
- Life insurance gifts
- Other deferred charitable gifts
If you are interested in this way of giving, but wish to know more, please email us or fill out this quick form so we can assist you.
Donation Levels
Whether you give quietly or boldly, your generosity fuels the heart of the Players’ Ring. Explore the giving levels below and find the one that feels right to you.
All donors are gratefully recognized in our Season playbills.
Core Circle
Leadership Circle
If you are ready to step into a deeper relationship with the Ring and enjoy exclusive benefits, the Leadership Circle offers a meaninful way to lead through support.
Standing O’ Starter
- Two complimentary 4-show subscriptions
- Exclusive invitation to our Season Reveal Event each spring
Curtain Raiser
All Standing O’ Starter benefits plus:
- An invitation to Ring Table — a quarterly informal behind-the-scenes tour and conversation with our Executive Director
Production Champion
All Curtain Raiser benefits plus:
- Choose a specific production and follow the process–from auditions to rehearsals
- 4 Front-row tickets to opening night
- A signed memento from the production team
Visionary
All Production Champion benefits plus:
- An invitation to a private meal with the Executive Director, a Board Member, and a Players’ Ring Theatre artist
Not sure which option is right for you?
We’re happy to help. Please contact our Executive Director Margherita Giacobbi at
603-265-7462 | margherita@playersring.org
